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Ministry of Steel
NMDC Delivers Best Ever Q3 Production
National Miner NMDC registered its best ever Q3 production with 10.66 million tonnes produced in the third quarter of FY23. NMDC in its Board Meeting held on 14.02.2023 reported a turnover of Rs. 11,816 crore for the first nine months of this financial year. Company’s Profit Before Tax  for the nine months is Rs. 4351 crore and Profit After Tax  for the nine months is Rs. 3252 crore.
NMDC produced 10.66 million tonnes  and sold 9.58 million tonnes  of iron ore in the third quarter of FY23. Cumulative production and sales figures for the first three quarters stood at 26.69 MnT and 25.81 MnT respectively.
NMDC declared an Interim Dividend of Rs. 3.75 per share.
Commenting on the performance, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC said, that Iron and Steel industry is the backbone of India's infrastructure growth and this year’s Union Budget emphasis on increasing capex will propel a robust domestic steel demand. With thriving iron ore production and growing capital that can be reinvested in the company, NMDC is ready to meet the demand. I congratulate the team NMDC for its best ever Q3 production.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
In the Budget speech of FY 21-22, ‘Prime Minister Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana’  scheme has been announced on 1st February, 2021, for an outlay of about Rs.64,180 Cr over six years . This will be in addition to the National Health Mission.
The main interventions envisaged under the scheme, to be achieved by FY 2025-26, are:
- Support for 17,788 rural Health and Wellness Centres in in 10 High Focus States
- Establishing 11,024 urban Health and Wellness Centres in all the States.
- Setting up of Integrated Public Health Labs in all districts and 3382 Block Public Health Units in 11 High Focus states;
- Establishing Critical Care Hospital Blocks in 602 districts and 12 Central Institutions;
- Strengthening of the National Centre for Disease Control , its 5 regional branches and 20 metropolitan health surveillance units;
- Expansion of the Integrated Health Information Portal to all States/UTs to connect all public health labs;
- Operationalisation of 17 new Public Health Units and strengthening of 33 existing Public Health Units at Points of Entry, that is at 32 Airports, 11 Seaports and 7 land crossings;
- Setting up of 15 Health Emergency Operation Centres and 2 mobile hospitals; and
- Setting up of a national institution for One Health, a Regional Research Platform for WHO South East Asia Region, 9 Bio-Safety Level III laboratories and 4 regional National Institutes for Virology.
The Minister of State , Dr Bharti Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Special campaign drive from October 2 to December 31 for filling up the backlog vacancies of scheduled castes
All Public Sector Banks  will begin a special campaign drive from October 2 this year for filling up of the backlog vacancies of scheduled castes”, National Commission for Scheduled Castes  Chairman Vijay Sampla said, a day after conducting a review meeting which was jointly chaired by NCSC chairman and the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding the performance of Public Sector Banks  on credit and other welfare schemes for scheduled castes.
The NCSC chairman and finance minister had reviewed the various measures taken by PSBs in giving credit to persons belonging to the scheduled caste community and their welfare in terms of reservation, backlog vacancies, functioning of welfare and grievances redressal mechanism and other issues.
While addressing the media during a press conference, Vijay Sampla said, “The banks will conduct the drive from October 2 to December 31 for filling up the backlog vacancies. Also, the banks have been directed to clear and complete the pending grievances of SCs during this drive, till October 31”.
“The banks’ branches will complete the targets assigned to them, especially the obligations towards the members of the SC community, as per the Stand Up India Programme of the union government. Similarly, with regard to other union government schemes like NRLM, NULM, Mudra, Swabhiman and Awas Yojana, banks should set a target to achieve the percentage earmarked for SC beneficiaries”, Sampla added.
Vijay Sampla further added, “The banks will send a report on reservation policy, with regard to recruitments and coverage of SC beneficiaries in all the schemes, and submit the progress of all the schemes to the NCSC, twice every year. Also, banks have been asked to make physical presentations before the NCSC during the period April 14-April 30  every year; and send a report in the second fortnight of October of each year”.
The banks were also directed to give minimum wages to all the outsourced employees and submit the report regarding this to DFS and NCSC. The banks will review the data of all the loans that were approved but not disbursed, and analyze the gap.
It was found that there are a lot of cases in SC-VCF  where accounts have become NPA. Banks were directed to examine the backward forward linkages at the time of sanctioning of loan. Banks may take services of advisors/ consultants to help the SC entrepreneurs for project appraisal before sanctioning of loan and to ensure the proper implementation of projects”, Sampla mentioned.
Bankers should ensure that every eligible Scheduled Caste person applying under the Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for Scheduled Castes or other such schemes gets the benefit thereof, concluded Sampla.
MG/RNM/DP/RK/MPW
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Delhi’s overall AQI notes a sudden dip, strong indications of improvement observed
All actions under Stage-I and Stage-II remain enforced and intensified
Delhi’s overall air quality suddenly, rapidly and unanticipatedly deteriorated since late last night with the overall Air Quality Index  clocking 407 today as per the 4PM AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board , which is an increase of 113 points from the AQI recorded yesterday . Considering this sudden rise in the average AQl of Delhi, the Sub-Committee for invoking actions under the Graded Response Action Plan  of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas  met today to take stock of the situation.
During the meeting it was noted that this sudden and steep dip in air quality parameters in last 24 hours in the region which led to the overall AQI of Delhi move into the "Severe" category today is an aberration as the forecasts predict immediate improvement with the overall AQI to move into ‘Very Poor’ category from tonight itself.
As per the dynamic model and weather/ meteorological forecast provided by IMD/ IITM, there is a strong indication that the overall air quality of Delhi will start improving, with a downward trend of average AQI already visible, and is likely to fluctuate largely between ‘Poor’ to ‘Very Poor’ categories in the coming days.
Considering the above position and after comprehensively reviewing the air quality scenario and other relevant aspects the Sub-Committee decided that ongoing actions implemented under Stage-II of GRAP along with Stage-I shall continue and it is not considered necessary to invoke Stage-III of GRAP at this moment.
Various agencies responsible for implementing measures under the GRAP and Pollution Control Boards  of NCR and DPCC have also been advised to intensify pollution control and mitigating measures under Stage-I and Stage-II of GRAP in the entire NCR to prevent deterioration of air quality. Further, the Sub-Committee is closely watching the situation and will review the air quality scenario accordingly. The revised schedule of GRAP is available on the Commission’s official website and can be accessed via caqm.nic.in
Special Service and Features
Divisional level "DAK ADALAT" of RMS EK Division
The Divisional level "DAK ADALAT" of RMS EK Division, Ernakulam for the first quarter of 2023 is proposed to be held online by SRM, RMS EK Division, Kochi - 682011 on 02.03.2023 at 11:00 hrs via Google Meet platform.
Any complaints relating to Postal Services in RMS EK' Division, Ernakulam can be given in writing or raised in the Adalat.
Those who wish to avail this facility may please send their complaints/suggestions at email rmsdoek.kl@indiapost.gov.in titled "DAK ADALAT” or by post addressed to "The Superintendent, RMS EK Division, Kochi-682011" with envelope super-scribed with "Dak Adalat."
The mobile number and email id of the applicant are to be clearly specified in the complaint.
Complaints should reach the above email id/address on or before 24.02.2023.
The Google meet ID will be intimated directly to the applicant by email.
President's Secretariat
Civic Reception Hosted in Honour of the President in Jaipur
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, addressed a civic reception hosted for him in Jaipur, Rajasthan, by the state government today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the people of Rajasthan have a strong attachment to their homeland, language and human values. In spite of severe challenges over the years, including challenges thrown by nature, the people of Rajasthan have persevered in their quest for social and economic development. They have also enriched their lives with the vibrancy and colours of a great culture, including fairs and festivals, art and literature.
The President appreciated the Government of Rajasthan for launching the ‘Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Antyodaya Employment Scheme’ and the ‘Sunder Singh Bhandari EBC Self-Employment Scheme’, named after two illustrious public figures from Rajasthan. He stated that the loan waiver for SCs, STs and other deprived communities – a third scheme launched today – too is a tribute to the principles and ideals of these personalities. He expressed confidence that the people of Rajasthan will benefit from these schemes as well as from other welfare initiatives of the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan.
The President was happy to note that four cities of Rajasthan - Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer – are part of the Smart Cities initiative of the Government of India. He said it was a remarkable coincidence that three centuries ago Jaipur had been designed and built as perhaps the first planned city of modern India. He added that this ability to draw inspiration from one’s heritage for social and economic advance has helped Rajasthan create impressive opportunities in tourism. The state has carved a special place for itself on the global tourism map.
The President was happy that efforts were being made to further develop the potential of tourism in Rajasthan and was confident these efforts would generate more jobs and employment opportunities for young people in the state.
Click here to see President’s Speech
Ministry of Tourism
International Day of Yoga observed at two iconic places of Bengal
Kolkata: June 21, 2022
8th International Day of Yoga has been duly observed in West Bengal.
On the occasion, the government had identified 75 iconic locations across the nation to mark 75 years of Indian independence celebrations.
Ministry of Education has celebrated 8th International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2022, by organizing a massive Yoga demonstration of more than 1,400 people at the iconic site of Belur Math, Kolkata, West Bengal and also on boat in the waters of river Hooghly. The event was inaugurated and led by Hon’ble Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar.
The programme at Belur Math was organized by Department Of Higher Education, M/o Education, Government of India, which was coordinated by Indian Institution of Engineering, Science and Technology , Shibpur under D/o Higher Education, M/o Education, GoI, Ramkrishna Mission, Belur Math and Ministry of Tourism, GoI.
The event was attended by Dr. Subhas Sarkar, MoS, M/o Education, Swami Atmapriyananda , Swami Sarvottamananda , Prof. P. Chakrabarti , Swami Bodhsarnandji , Dr. Nitai Chandra Mandal , Sh. Rupinder Singh , Dr. Sagnik Chowdhury , Dr. Ram Krishna Ghosh  and Mr. Lakshmi Chandra .
A total of around 1000 participants from various organizations, institutions like Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan , Belur Math/ Ramkrishna Mission, Indian Institution of Engineering, Science and Technology , Shibpur, NDRF, people from various ministries of GoI and general public participated in the programme at Belur Math.
A special program in the waters of holy Ganga  was organized that saw participation of more than 300 people on running ferry. This corroborated with the theme of this year’s 8th International Day of Yoga, 2022, “Yoga for Humanity”. This special program on the waters of Holy Ganges was led by Hon’ble Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar, other esteemed dignitaries and citizens.
In another programme, organised by the North East Frontier Railways, MoS for Railways and Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh led the people in the observation of IDY at Batasia Loop near Darjeeling. Railway Officials, School children, CISF, CRPF, BSF, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute participated. More than 250 persons took part in the Yoga exercise at the picturesque place where the historic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway track takes a loop in its journey to the highest narrow gauge railway station in the world, Ghum, surrounded by Himalayan ranges.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Centre rushes high level Central multi-disciplinary teams to Chhattisgarh and Chandigarh to assist the State/UT Government in COVID-19 Control and Containment measures
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has rushed two High Level multidisciplinary teams to Chhattisgarh & Chandigarh in view of surge in number of COVID-19 cases being reported from the State and UT. These teams shall work with the respective State/UT Government to ascertain the reason/s for surge, assist in undertaking gap analysis and recommend requisite COVID-19 control and containment measures.
The team to Chhattisgarh is headed by Dr. S K Singh, Director, National Center for Disease Control  and has experts from AIIMS, Raipur and All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health. The team to Chandigarh is led by Shri Vijoy Kumar Singh, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Textiles with experts drawn from Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
Chhattisgarh has recently witnessed a significant spurt in fresh COVID cases as well as new deaths every day. Chandigarh has also seen a significant surge in new cases. The deployed teams shall visit the most affected districts/hotspots in the State/UT to take a stock of on-ground implementation of public health interventions. They will share the key findings, recommendations and remedial measures to be taken up with the Chief Secretary/Chief Administrator.
The Union Government has been leading the fight against the Covid pandemic with a ‘Whole of Government’ approach. As an ongoing effort to strengthen efforts of various State/UT Governments for COVID management, the Central Government has been deputing Central teams from time to time to visit various States/UTs. These teams interact with the State/UT authorities and get a first hand understanding of the challenges and issues being faced by them so as to strengthen their ongoing activities and remove bottlenecks, if any. The reports of Central Teams are shared with the states for further follow up action. The follow up and compliance on part of states is monitored by the Union Ministry of Health. This deployment is latest in a series of teams that Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has deputed over the last couple of months in view of reports of resurgence in number of cases currently being reported by many States.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves transfer of land of ITBP to Government of Uttrakhand for development of Aerial Passenger Ropeway System
The Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved transfer of 1500 square metres of land belonging to Indo-Tibetan Border Police  at Mussoorie to the State Government of Uttarakhand for their infrastructure project, namely, 'Aerial Passenger Ropeway System' between Dehradun and Mussoorie.
The proposed Ropeway is a mono-cable ropeway of 5580 meters length under Public Private Partnership  mode between Purkul Gaon, Dehradun  and Library, Mussoorie  being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.285 crore with a carrying capacity of 1000 persons per hour per direction. This will considerably reduce the traffic flow on road route from Dehradun to Mussoorie.
In addition, this will generate direct employment of 350 and indirect employment of more than 1500 people. Once completed, the ropeway will be a huge attraction for tourists which in turn will provide a boost to the tourism industry in the State and create additional employment opportunities in tourism sector.
Ministry of Finance
DRI seizes 23.23 kg gold valued at Rs 11.65 crore being smuggled through North-East Borders, 4 held
11 cases of gold seizures of 121 kg in September 2022by DRI in the North East Corridor
The recent gold seizures in the North East by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  indicate a spurt in smuggling of gold through NE borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar. While the porous borders have been used for smuggling in the past, 11 cases of gold seizures of 121 kg in September 2022alone show that the NE corridor is still extensively being used by smugglers deploying ingenious ways of concealment.
Acting on specific intelligence and in three coordinated interceptions at Patna, Delhi and Mumbai, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  seized65.46 kg of foreign origin gold worth Rs 33.40 crore. The gold was consigned from Aizwal to Mumbai in domestic courier consignment. The gold was concealed in gunny bags declared as clothes.
Pictures exhibiting concealment of foreign origin gold in vehicles
In yet another case of smuggling through the same route, the DRI seized another big haul of smuggled foreign origin gold weighing approximately 23.23 kg and valued at Rs.11.65 crore  which was being smuggled from Myanmar.Specific intelligence indicated that substantial quantity of foreign origin gold will be attempted to be smuggled from Champhai-Aizawl, Mizoram to Kolkata, West Bengal by carrying/concealing them in vehicle. To interdict the contraband, coordinated action was undertaken on 28th – 29th September 2022.The DRI officers mounted surveillance on the highway connecting Siliguri - Guwahati. Four passengers travelling in 2 suspect vehicles were identified and intercepted. After thorough rummaging of the two vehicles over a period of 2 days, 23.23 Kg gold concealed in the vehicle body in the form of 21 cylindrical pieces, was recovered. The gold in this case was cast in order to fit in the specifically made cavity inside the cross-member metal pipe connecting the right and left rails of chassis behind the rear wheels and suspension in both the vehicles. The recovered gold had been smuggled into India from Myanmar through Zokhawthar border in Mizoram. Four persons have been arrested in the instant case so far.
In another 9 cases in the month, DRI recovered and seized 27 kg smuggled gold form various carriers coming from North-Eastern part of the country to the rest of the country. These series of detections have helped unearth novel modus operandi of smuggling foreign origin gold into India from the North-Eastern part of the country.
Further investigation is in progress.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.71/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.68/2021-Customs, dated 19th August, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 3rd September, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
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Australian Dollar
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55.05
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52.75
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Bahraini Dinar
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200.15
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187.80
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Canadian Dollar
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58.95
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56.85
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Chinese Yuan
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11.50
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11.15
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11.85
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11.40
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88.10
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84.95
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9.55
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9.20
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251.25
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235.20
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53.00
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50.65
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102.40
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20.10
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55.30
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78.25
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20.55
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73.95
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Ministry of Defence
Recruitment of Matriculate Sailors in the Indian Navy
The Indian Navy will conduct a computer-based examination called Indian Navy Entrance Test  for recruitment of sailors in September 2019. Unmarried males born between 01 Apr 2000 and 31 Mar 2003  will be eligible to apply. Candidates need to have passed Class X. Matriculate Recruit Entry sailors serve in the Indian Navy as Chefs, Stewards and Hygienists.
Online applications only shall be accepted through www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. In order to save time before the application window opens, aspiring candidates are advised to register themselves only on www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. There is no other website or app for registration. By creating their user accounts on the website, candidates will receive email alerts about the online application submission window. After registering online, candidates would be required to update their personal, educational and communication particulars. Candidates will also be able to upload their supporting documents in their accounts. Pre-registration will save candidates’ time when the application window opens.
On completion of INET, short-listed candidates will be called for the next phase of selection, i.e., Physical Fitness Test and Preliminary Medical Examination. On completion of this phase, a Merit List shall be published and successful candidates will be called for enrolment at the training establishment, INS Chilka in Odisha. Enrolment in the Indian Navy shall be subject to candidates successfully passing in the Final Enrolment Medical Examination at INS Chilka. Training will commence in April 2020. For details on eligibility and medical standards, please visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Candidates may also choose to visit any Common Service Centre and receive assistance in filling-up the online application. A nominal fee of Rs 60  will be charged for this service. An examination fee will be required to be paid online while submitting the online application.